Large blue and sun. The summer weather of Los Angeles rarely gives in half measures. From May to October, the tank, the sandal and Convertible welcome Angelenos of 18 million. More than a city, a sea of concrete (100 km stretched along the Pacific) squared by the taut wire eight-lane highways and swirl exchangers. From the air, it's the nightmare announced. Returned to earth, they are driving past hour, to take his place in the automobile tide that drowns all notions of distance, time and direction. California, which gratified us in so many revolutions - cinema, ecology, sex, computer, etc. - Should logically give us that car without a driver. Google it before. Meanwhile, suggest spinning due north from the international airport for an hour later abandon his car keys in a hotel room in Santa Monica. For here, we walk, finally.
Santa Monica and Venice Beach
Formerly resort away from LA, now one of its extensions waterfront and California replica of Miami Beach, Santa Monica, adopts the concept. Art Deco inspired buildings erected oceanfront they are separated by a beach with measurements of vertigo: tens of kilometers without hindrance and 300 meters wide. In between, an avenue to peaceful and a pedestrian promenade circulation. To be considered, it is on the latter that must be run, ride, ride. Be accompanied by a miniature dog, have shoes, same model but a different color on each foot and focus on the neon will be greatly appreciated. On the other hand, view heterosexuality is not essential.
The municipality has installed a beautiful frequency of specialized islands: tracks for skaters twirling rings for hitters sandbags, football and volleyball on the beach, pens Flushing cast and fans of bodybuilding, gardens for yoga enthusiasts or meditation. The "Area of happiness" panel will probably planted soon. In Santa Monica, seem er-ous is the basic citizenship. Laughing brightly, tan, undermines chic fashion. And check for minimum 3 million for a lounge with large screen on the peaceful view.
The contrast is sharp when the walk tumbles in neighboring Venice Beach. She plays the remake of the 1980s, "cool, man" !, with double row of stalls amid which we sneaks. Indian and African necklaces, t-shirts in honor of the seal and its princes, Marley, Joplin, Hendrix, minute tattoos, dreadlocks, musicians in search of opportunity, express clairvoyance, etc. All smelling the backpacker spirit and combines daily. Many who come here to pick a few dollars setting up their makeshift shelter under palm trees. Tourists take pictures, buy incense sticks and are returning to Santa Monica. The pier that juts far ocean is more consistent with the local saga: noisy restaurants, pubs crowded, souvenir shops and even large wheel that can be seen in Forrest Gump. It deserves to whistle a Budweiser, Bud decide to toast the infinite blue of the horizon.The Hallyday moved next door to Pacific Palisades. California dreamin '.
Formerly resort away from LA, now one of its extensions waterfront and California replica of Miami Beach, Santa Monica, adopts the concept. Art Deco inspired buildings erected oceanfront they are separated by a beach with measurements of vertigo: tens of kilometers without hindrance and 300 meters wide. In between, an avenue to peaceful and a pedestrian promenade circulation. To be considered, it is on the latter that must be run, ride, ride. Be accompanied by a miniature dog, have shoes, same model but a different color on each foot and focus on the neon will be greatly appreciated. On the other hand, view heterosexuality is not essential.
The municipality has installed a beautiful frequency of specialized islands: tracks for skaters twirling rings for hitters sandbags, football and volleyball on the beach, pens Flushing cast and fans of bodybuilding, gardens for yoga enthusiasts or meditation. The "Area of happiness" panel will probably planted soon. In Santa Monica, seem er-ous is the basic citizenship. Laughing brightly, tan, undermines chic fashion. And check for minimum 3 million for a lounge with large screen on the peaceful view.
The contrast is sharp when the walk tumbles in neighboring Venice Beach. She plays the remake of the 1980s, "cool, man" !, with double row of stalls amid which we sneaks. Indian and African necklaces, t-shirts in honor of the seal and its princes, Marley, Joplin, Hendrix, minute tattoos, dreadlocks, musicians in search of opportunity, express clairvoyance, etc. All smelling the backpacker spirit and combines daily. Many who come here to pick a few dollars setting up their makeshift shelter under palm trees. Tourists take pictures, buy incense sticks and are returning to Santa Monica. The pier that juts far ocean is more consistent with the local saga: noisy restaurants, pubs crowded, souvenir shops and even large wheel that can be seen in Forrest Gump. It deserves to whistle a Budweiser, Bud decide to toast the infinite blue of the horizon.The Hallyday moved next door to Pacific Palisades. California dreamin '.
Santa Barbara
Change of scenery, but not of mind: follow Route 101 due north to Santa Barbara. The Beach Boys had their habits, no one remembers. Yet it is with them that the Californian music was born, one that goes so well with the FM radio when driving arm to the door, rolling dunes and Pacific wandering left, Coke Zero in the center console, villas star on the hills to the right. Santa Barbara is called "American Riviera" is his intent. Pueblo architecture, neat cactus and lazy hammock. Chaplin, the Kennedy couple for their honeymoon, Lauren Bacall and many others succumbed to the charm of this enclave Mexican accent.
You can visit the mission founded in 1786, the church where the Sunday service is a must, an amazing deco post office Art, before walking on State Street, the Royal Route.Shops, bars and restaurants in a row abut on the beach and the port where the boats that offer to go whale watching (spring and summer). Soon left this artery, are white arches and walkways shaded plots enlivened by the sound of the fountain and patio houses topped with red tiles, as if Barbara was born Andalusian. Its elegance tinged majesty actually the favorite rendezvous of gallantry California.
Happiness wine
Especially since Santa Barbara has also become in a few years fief wine. A very original way, the city sold a whole neighborhood winemakers in the region. Waiting to push the door areas, so just cross the beautifully arranged shops, it has twenty-five to discover a land and yield to the call of the tasting. The valleys of Santa Inez and Santa Rita Hills (10 000 hectares, 60 million bottles) work viognier, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and chardonnay with Côtes du Rhône model. Except that the properties are called Rancho La Vina, Jack McGinley, Hayes Familly, Rancho Las Hermanas, Poppy, La Encantada ... They are huge and worked at the American: Optimal mechanization, irrigation (here, it's allowed), size high, cellars cinderblock capable of harboring thousand tons. Tasting wine reveals an honest, high iodine caresses between the Pacific and chills of the Sierra Madre. Still far from threatening our common burgundy.Especially as rates, often thirty euros a bottle, quickly discourages. The region attracts investors of all stripes, turning the page frames, people show (the ranch of Michael Jackson is two steps), lawyers, business leaders left with the loot ... who seek the thrill of the soil, away from traffic jams LA. California dreamin '.
Palm Springs and its stars
Suddenly, the city disappears from the mirror. The road now file in the middle of the desert. Territory and ocher bright bare mountains, where wind raises tornado brush and dust. Turning a canyon, one expects to see a surge Indian tribe Aguas Calientes and it is only a forest of wind turbines, hundreds, which provide a framework for Mission Impossible 3 Welcome to Palm Springs , one of California's most exclusive stops.Leonardo DiCaprio just buy a base for $ 6 million. He did not want the house, 1500 m2 on three floors, four bedrooms and five bathrooms, where Elvis and Priscilla spent their wedding night in May 1967 (1350 Ladera Circle). Displayed 9.5 million. It's simple, every house, almost, a legend tells the story of a star, a totally unreasonable party. Evidence 114 via Colusa for rent, architect villa with pool in the form of piano, 1,500 m2 for four bedrooms, 2,000 euros a night. It was that of Sinatra.
Previously, take the measure of this luxury oasis placed in an empty landscape, a few cacti and yuccas near and around 80 golf courses ... Palm Springs is a carpet of low houses (75% of second homes), all signed a renowned architect, all surrounded by a simple garden, two palm trees, a few prickly as a rock stumbled, lawn cut to the millimeter. Inside, straight lines, sleek decor, huge windows, zen pool terrace and Hollywood, of course. Depending on the living area, stack million and keep smiling to this song of pleasure designed with elegance on an eternal holiday air.
Every Thursday night is a celebration
It's simple, in Palm Springs, there is no rush, it's always nice and good humor of course. Demonstration every Thursday night on Palm Canyon Drive. The street is closed to traffic, to party. Bars open their doors, musicians play on street corners, terraces are full and the stands of "creators" offer paintings, thrift chic, sculptures, handmade soap, petition "Ready for Hillary 2016", work lights, polo firefighters ... all in an atmosphere that displaces the ordinary world light years. Too beautiful, life, humming the anthem of Mamas and Papas. California Dreamin '.
TRAVEL LOG
Go there daily flights operated by Air France between Paris and Los Angeles (about 11 hours). This summer, starting around € 1,200 RA. Tel .: 36 and 54 www.airfrance.fr
Time when it is noon in France, it is 3:00 in California.
Valid passport formalities with Esta form filled out on the website https://esta.cpb.dhs.gov
Accommodation
Change of scenery, but not of mind: follow Route 101 due north to Santa Barbara. The Beach Boys had their habits, no one remembers. Yet it is with them that the Californian music was born, one that goes so well with the FM radio when driving arm to the door, rolling dunes and Pacific wandering left, Coke Zero in the center console, villas star on the hills to the right. Santa Barbara is called "American Riviera" is his intent. Pueblo architecture, neat cactus and lazy hammock. Chaplin, the Kennedy couple for their honeymoon, Lauren Bacall and many others succumbed to the charm of this enclave Mexican accent.
You can visit the mission founded in 1786, the church where the Sunday service is a must, an amazing deco post office Art, before walking on State Street, the Royal Route.Shops, bars and restaurants in a row abut on the beach and the port where the boats that offer to go whale watching (spring and summer). Soon left this artery, are white arches and walkways shaded plots enlivened by the sound of the fountain and patio houses topped with red tiles, as if Barbara was born Andalusian. Its elegance tinged majesty actually the favorite rendezvous of gallantry California.
Happiness wine
Especially since Santa Barbara has also become in a few years fief wine. A very original way, the city sold a whole neighborhood winemakers in the region. Waiting to push the door areas, so just cross the beautifully arranged shops, it has twenty-five to discover a land and yield to the call of the tasting. The valleys of Santa Inez and Santa Rita Hills (10 000 hectares, 60 million bottles) work viognier, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah and chardonnay with Côtes du Rhône model. Except that the properties are called Rancho La Vina, Jack McGinley, Hayes Familly, Rancho Las Hermanas, Poppy, La Encantada ... They are huge and worked at the American: Optimal mechanization, irrigation (here, it's allowed), size high, cellars cinderblock capable of harboring thousand tons. Tasting wine reveals an honest, high iodine caresses between the Pacific and chills of the Sierra Madre. Still far from threatening our common burgundy.Especially as rates, often thirty euros a bottle, quickly discourages. The region attracts investors of all stripes, turning the page frames, people show (the ranch of Michael Jackson is two steps), lawyers, business leaders left with the loot ... who seek the thrill of the soil, away from traffic jams LA. California dreamin '.
Palm Springs and its stars
Suddenly, the city disappears from the mirror. The road now file in the middle of the desert. Territory and ocher bright bare mountains, where wind raises tornado brush and dust. Turning a canyon, one expects to see a surge Indian tribe Aguas Calientes and it is only a forest of wind turbines, hundreds, which provide a framework for Mission Impossible 3 Welcome to Palm Springs , one of California's most exclusive stops.Leonardo DiCaprio just buy a base for $ 6 million. He did not want the house, 1500 m2 on three floors, four bedrooms and five bathrooms, where Elvis and Priscilla spent their wedding night in May 1967 (1350 Ladera Circle). Displayed 9.5 million. It's simple, every house, almost, a legend tells the story of a star, a totally unreasonable party. Evidence 114 via Colusa for rent, architect villa with pool in the form of piano, 1,500 m2 for four bedrooms, 2,000 euros a night. It was that of Sinatra.
Previously, take the measure of this luxury oasis placed in an empty landscape, a few cacti and yuccas near and around 80 golf courses ... Palm Springs is a carpet of low houses (75% of second homes), all signed a renowned architect, all surrounded by a simple garden, two palm trees, a few prickly as a rock stumbled, lawn cut to the millimeter. Inside, straight lines, sleek decor, huge windows, zen pool terrace and Hollywood, of course. Depending on the living area, stack million and keep smiling to this song of pleasure designed with elegance on an eternal holiday air.
Every Thursday night is a celebration
It's simple, in Palm Springs, there is no rush, it's always nice and good humor of course. Demonstration every Thursday night on Palm Canyon Drive. The street is closed to traffic, to party. Bars open their doors, musicians play on street corners, terraces are full and the stands of "creators" offer paintings, thrift chic, sculptures, handmade soap, petition "Ready for Hillary 2016", work lights, polo firefighters ... all in an atmosphere that displaces the ordinary world light years. Too beautiful, life, humming the anthem of Mamas and Papas. California Dreamin '.
TRAVEL LOG
Go there daily flights operated by Air France between Paris and Los Angeles (about 11 hours). This summer, starting around € 1,200 RA. Tel .: 36 and 54 www.airfrance.fr
Time when it is noon in France, it is 3:00 in California.
Valid passport formalities with Esta form filled out on the website https://esta.cpb.dhs.gov
Accommodation
In Santa Monica, the Fairmont whose pride is a giant fig tree 140 years. More than 300 rooms and a restaurant called FIG. Around 350 € per night. 101 Wilshire Boulevard. Tel .: 00 1 310 319 31 64
and www.fairmont.com
In Santa Barbara, Spanish Garden, while charming retro around a patio with fountain.23 rooms with balconies, from 170 €. 915 Garden Street. Tel .: 00 1 805 564 47 00 andwww.spanishgardeninn.com
In Palm Springs, Riviera Hotel, a chic resort where nothing is missing for about 120 €.1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive. Tel .: 00 1 760 327 83 11 and www.psriviera.com
Package The specialists of the United States, a journey equinoctial 9 days (7 nights) between Santa Monica, Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, from € 2,180, including flights. .: Tel 01 77 48 81 00 and www.equinoxiales.fr
Inquire Visit California .: Tel 0810322400 and www.visitcalifornia.fr
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